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assurance

n. C / U
C1 Advanced Oxford US //əˈʃʊɹəns// UK //əʃjˈɔːɹəns// as·sur·ance Archaic

n. a promise or a strong statement that something is true or will happen. It can also mean the feeling of being confident in your own abilities.

n. a positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise. Also refers to freedom from doubt or self-confidence in one's manner.


SIMPLE

She gave me her personal assurance that the work would be finished.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager provided several assurances that no staff members would lose their jobs during the merger.

COMPLEX

Despite his outward assurance and calm demeanor, the young lawyer felt a deep sense of trepidation as he approached the bench for the first time.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English assuraunce, from Old French asseürance, from asseürer; as if assure + -ance.

Usage

Often used with the verb 'give' or 'provide'. When meaning self-confidence, it is typically uncountable; when meaning a promise, it is often countable.

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